This short episode features an article from the Avonworth Historical Society’s newsletter, The Chronicle.  Its author, Paul Templeton, recalls working at the Ben Avon Market in the 1970s.  We also recall the grocery store landscape of...

This episode features an article about Eugene Morris, written by Peter Hercenroether for the Avonworth Historical Society newsletter.Eugene passed away over the week-end at the age of 77.Link to article:

Cross post from Judy’s other podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon, Hill By The River.  Rev. Susan Rothenberg has been the church’s temporary Pastor since Rev. Donna Giver-Johnston left at the end of 2022.  CPCBA th...

In this episode, Judy talks with Theresa Gallick about this year’s Bellevue House Tour.  It will be a celebration of all things Bellevue, so don’t miss it!Details:Saturday, October 19, 202411 am to 4 pm9 houses and more...

Summer is almost over.  A lot of North Boros kids attended the area’s Vacation Bible Schools.  This episodes is a cross post from Judy’s other podcast, Hill By The River, the podcast of the Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon (C...

Judy talks with Tracy Ferguson, Dan Simkins, and Lynn Evans of the Avonworth Historical Society about future plans.  Long-time President Tracy will hand over the reigns to Dan.  As plans for the new headquarters at 7119 Church Avenue ...

Hear about all the happenings this Summer in Bellevue, including the Big Bellevue Yard Sale, which will be held Saturday, June 22,  from 9-3.  Over 50 yard sales in the Borough of Bellevue and other activities, too. 

Hannah Dearborn, Director of the CTP Spring Play, talks to us about this unique performance.  Hear about this free event at Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon.Thursday, April 18, 7:30 pmFriday, April 19, 7:30 pmSatur...

Avonworth Alumni - ever wonder what is going on with the old shop building on Church Avenue?  It is now home to Christopher’s Kitchen, an organization that provides meals to family and caretakers of children in the hospital.  Learn mo...

Susann Schneider talks with Mark Lee of LAMP about the services they provide to help people (including many in the North Boros) access books and other reading materials when it is difficult for them to do so.  A lot is going on with this p...

Guest host, Susann Schneider, talks with Chris Skerlong about the many services provided by the Salvation Army right here in the Boros.  Learn more about the organization behind the bell ringers and what happens to the coins in the kettle....

This episode  gives an informal list of holiday events coming up in the next couple of weeks.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you.Some event links:Avon Club Ben Avon Holiday House Tour

Today we talk with Frances Halley from Community Theatre Players about their latest production, “That’s The Spirit”.  In addition to Community Theatre, Fran is an instructor at LaRoche’s “Adventure in Lifelong Learning Program” and she giv...

Today we talk with Alisa Mehlo and Ken Azzarello, both of Bellevue, about the Bayne Library and its interesting history.“Spooky” Tours of Bayne Library - Friday, September 22, 7, 8, and 9 pm.Tickets:

Today we talk with Michele Carville about this year’s Fall Festival, presented by the Avon Club, in Ben Avon.  The festival will be held on Saturday, September 30, from 10 am to 4 pm.  Food, vendors, music, games for kids - fun for al...

In honor of Betty Haughin’s 100th birthday, we reprise the episode where she tells us what it was like to chronicle life in the North Boros for 43 years.  Betty is still writing emails to many folks of the Boros to this day.  If you w...

Peyton interviews Coach Lucas about the upcoming Northgate Flames Football season.  Learn more about this steadily improving team.If someone from Avonworth would like to do a similar review on the podcast, please contact Judy Pasto...

Today we talk with Peyton Celesti who was on the very first North Boros Beat episode in 2019.  Peyton catches us up on his high school activities and paints a picture of life at Northgate.  He also shares his future plans.  Join ...

Lynn Tennant Heffley, second grade teacher at Bellevue Elementary, discusses the Photo Mural project.  This gigantic array of photos features student life in the building throughout its history as a high school and as an elementary school....

Today we talk with Faon Conley of Avalon about her cat rescue, Save Our Strays.  Many lucky cats and kitties have found their forever homes through Faon’s work.  Learn more about this non profit cat rescue on this episode.Webs...

Today, we talk with Jennifer Bett of the Community Theatre Players (CTP) about their latest production, “One Stoplight Town”.   This unique play portrays a small close knit town, similar to our own North Boroughs.  Find out more about...

Today we talk with AHS’s Foreign Exchange Student, Lucy Ha, and Andy Theobald from her host family.  Lucy is from South Korea and has quickly jumped into life here in Pittsburgh.

Hear all about Light Up Night in Bellevue and Avalon on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 5-9 pm.  We talk with Becky Smolens Startzenbach and Paul Morack, planners for the event.  More information:

Today we talk with Kim McMillan, owner of Cats N’At, a cat boutique, cafe, petting room, and rescue in Wexford.  Similar in concept to Mayim Bialak’s cat cafe on Fox’s “Call Me Cat”, Cats N’At provides cat lovers and cat curious folks alik...

This episode has been “crowdsourced” from Facebook and NextDoor posts.  Judy compiles the collective memories of the Bellevue 5 and 10, especially in the 1960s and 70s.  And she reviews what has happened to the building in the years s...